OAR 416-490-0035
Restraint

(1) OYA staff must not use the following on any offender:
(a) The placement of an offender in a prone position with arm(s) and leg(s) restrained behind the back (“hogtie” position);
(b) Restraint positions or techniques that are designed to inflict physical pain, undue physical discomfort, or to restrict blood circulation or breathing;
(c) Chemical agents; or
(d) Chemical restraints.
(2) The use of restraint to punish an offender, or as a convenience to or substitute for staff supervision is prohibited.
(3) Offenders must not restrain or assist in restraining any person.
(4) Offenders in restraint devices must be continually observed by staff.
(5) The OYA director must approve all types of restraint devices and techniques prior to their uses on offenders.

Source: Rule 416-490-0035 — Restraint, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=416-490-0035.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 416-490-0035’s source at or​.us